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Cutting edge research and development of inspection and testing methods

Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation (E-6) applies, develops, and researches state-of-the-art methods for inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) in support of LANL’s mission. Some of our areas of research and development include applications for weapons components, accident forensics, materials characterization, and advanced energy systems.

Capabilities

  • X-ray film radiography inspection
  • Digital radiography inspection
  • Computed tomography inspection
  • Ultrasonic inspection
  • Magnetic particle inspection
  • Dye penetrant inspection
  • Eddy current inspection
  • X-ray fluorescence inspection